Calming herbs
Chamomile
4.0 (44 owner comments)
Taste & formCalming effect
“I mix it (it tastes sweet) with chamomile tea before bed.”
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Calming herbs · capsules or tea
Passionflower: What People With Stress, Anxiety or Low Mood Report on Reddit
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Passiflora incarnata, taken as capsules, tincture or tea.
4.0 CalmVerdict score
19 owner comments (8 with a clear rating) from r/Anxiety, r/insomnia, r/sleep, r/Nootropics, r/Supplements, May 2026 to October 2026. Top 9% of the 24 ranked supplements.
Owner sentiment3.9
Recommendations3.0
Tolerability4.9
ValueNot rated
Value: Not rated. The example products differ too much in dose to compare cost fairly. How we score.
The short version
Passionflower is among the better-rated supplements we track: 4.0/5. Of 8 rated owner comments, 8 were positive, 0 mixed and 0 negative; 0 mention an unwanted effect. People talk most about taste & form and calming effect.
Reddit comments are self-reported and unverified. They tell you what people noticed, not whether a supplement works or is safe for you.
Comparing herbs? See chamomile, lavender, passionflower and valerian compared. Read which calming supplements need extra caution first. Reddit owners also rank supplements by anxiety reports.
What it is
- Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a climbing vine traditionally used as a sedative. NCCIH says a small amount of research suggests it might reduce anxiety symptoms, but conclusions are not definite.[NCCIH][PubMed]
Safety and interactions
- Possible side effects include drowsiness, dizziness and confusion. Avoid it within 2 weeks of surgery or anesthesia unless your doctor agrees, and do not use it in pregnancy.[NCCIH]
Supplements can interact with medicines. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, take prescription medicine, or have red-flag symptoms. See supplement safety and interactions.
Reports by concern
| Context | Rated owner comments | Positive | Negative | Unwanted effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety & worry | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What Reddit owners say
Commonly praised
- Taste & form: 3 owner comments
- Calming effect: 2 owner comments
- Mood: 1 owner comment
Common complaints
No recurring complaints yet.
4/5“A mix of magnesium glycinate, Ltheanine and passion flower has helped me the most in terms of supplements.”
4/5“Passionflower and skullcap. And somatic breathing. Works for me every evening x”
4/5 Calming effectTaste & form“I've been drinking mulungu, lemongrass, and passionflower tea every night (i made a mix), and it's been helping me to sleep, i feel calmer!”
+4 more owner comments
4/5 Taste & form“Chamomile and passion flower tea helped me I'd drink it half hour before I'd smoke and boom the anxiety stopped I don't know…why I found this out by accident but give it a try”
4/5 Calming effect“Passionflower? It always helped me with remaining calm when being around a group of other's or answering confidently when called on”
4/5 MoodFalling asleep“Magactive magnesium night powder by metagenics has this, it also includes passionflower and saffron which support with winding down and mood support at night.”
4/5“You should look into some for cortisol and anti anxiety, the blend I take has passionflower and lemon balm extract, and I get a lot of mental relaxation from it so I would recommend it heavily.”
Example products
These are examples of Passionflower products sold on Amazon. They are not ranked by Reddit and the score above is for the ingredient, not a specific product. Check the label for dose and other ingredients.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
NOW Supplements, Passion Flower 350 mg, Stress Relief*
$9.99 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
SOLARAY Passion Flower 700 mg, 100 VegCaps
$12.89 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Research to read
Published studies (we list them so you can read the evidence yourself; inclusion is not an endorsement):
- Nutrients 2020: Passiflora incarnata in Neuropsychiatric Disorders-A Systematic Review.
- Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2007: Passiflora for anxiety disorder.
FAQ
What do people say about Passionflower for stress, anxiety or mood on Reddit?
Across 19 Reddit comments from people who say they have used it, 8 of 8 rated comments were positive and 0 negative, for a CalmVerdict score of 4.0/5. These are self-reported experiences, not clinical evidence.
Who talks about Passionflower most?
Most rated owner comments come from people who describe anxiety or constant worry (4 comments, 3 positive).
Is Passionflower scored on clinical evidence?
No. The score summarizes Reddit owner comments only. Factual statements on this page link to NIH or PubMed sources, and nothing here is medical advice.
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“The calm aid / silexan ones. It does take a few days, but it works really well for me. Lavender/ linalool is GRAS, so I was taking 3 pills a day, I'm down to 2 pills now”
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Last updated 2026-11-04. Mentions scanned: 85 in 75 threads.